Cove Fort Days

Cove Fort Days is over. What a great time we had, but we are tired today. We had over 4,600 visitors those two days. People had a great time. The entertainment was awesome, even better than I could have ever expected. I contacted them having never seen or heard them before. We had Frank Thomas here, the artist that is becoming famous for his church history related art. We even had CNN stop in to see what was going on...you might check their website; I haven't yet. We had several teams and wagons giving rides, Twelve different entertainers and groups on stage, an authentic pioneer village, and many people selling and demonstrating everything from making arrowheads and blacksmithing to pottery and art. Everyone had

a super time while missionaries in the fort were busy giving tours and  teaching people about the church.

(Mike)

    My brother Karl and his wife Sue and family were having their family renion this weekend. They came to Cove Fort Days. It was fun to have all my neices and nephews and familys there to share this with us. Mike's brother Ross and wife Terri and grandchildren came on Friday.  I was busy in the garage most of the time feeding all the presenters and missonaries. We fed about 160 - 180 each day. I did have a chance to get out and take a ride in the Stage Coach and every once in awhile to see what was happening at the Fort.  It was amazing to watch the Potter make small vases and tell a gospel story as he did so. The same was true of the blacksmith as he forged the iron into wonderous shapes. It really brought the pioneer feeling alive in this little oasis in the desert.  It is amazing the talent that these artisins shared with all who came. The hair weaving and bobin lace was amazing. I loved watching all the Missionaries as they greeted and shared the message of Cove Fort with each person they came in contact with. We ordered 4,700 hot dogs and used 4,550 of them.  As Sister Lewis (the person in charge) said.." If I don't see another hot dog in my lifetime it will be okay with me."  The Lewis' leave this week. It will be hard to see them go. They have been wonderful missonaries. 

   My last two tours before Cove Fort Days were awesome. The Grandmother in the family stopped me as we got to the Kitchen and said. " I love coming to the Fort. There is such a special spiritual feeling here.  The next family I took through were so excited about what they saw they wanted to share it with their friends and they  gave me 3 buff cards with names of non-members.  The one girl even called her friend and told her she was sending her a video and the missionaries and she wanted to make sure it was okay. She came bouncing back and said "She said "Yes" ! I love the Gospel it brings such happiness into peoples lives.  Cove Fort is an awesome place to serve the Lord. It's always a "GREAT DAY" to be at the Fort!      (Lynda)